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My kid asks me to give her a back massage when she’s sick. Is this a good idea, and is there a correct way to do it?
moreMy son is just recovering from a cold. Other than a frequent cough, he is fine. Is it OK to send him to school?
moreHow long does the flu shot last? Does a vaccination from last fall protect my kid from viruses this summer?
moreWhat are common food allergy symptoms in kids? How do these symptoms differ from other allergies?
moreMy daughter sneezes all day after being in the pool. Does she have a chlorine allergy? And how can I make swimming tolerable for her?
moreWhat is immunotherapy? Will it reduce my son’s seasonal allergies -- and is it worth the money?
moreI read the super-bacteria MRSA can be spread through athletic equipment. How can I protect my kids?
moreI heard that colds are called rhinovirus because they’re contracted through the nose. Does this mean my son’s nose-picking habit makes him more susceptible?
moreWhat’s the risk of getting sick from eating food prepared or delivered by sick restaurant staff? Can I ensure that my family doesn’t eat contaminated food?
moreWhy are some medicines delivered in tablet form and others by capsule or liquid? What’s the difference?
moreBetween colds and allergies, my son always has a stuffy nose. How can I help him breathe easier?
moreNow that my daughter’s recovered from her cold, I’m under the weather. Is it possible I could re-infect her?
moreHow long will it take for my child to get sick if he’s exposed to a friend with the flu? Is there anything I can do to prevent it?
moreWe weren’t able to get the H1N1 shot for my children until early this year (late January). Are they still protected?
moreI dread doing summer yard work because it stirs up my seasonal allergies. How can I avoid getting an allergy attack when I’m mowing the lawn and raking leaves?
moreI always put sunscreen on my kids before they head to summer school, but I know they won’t reapply throughout the day. If I put sunscreen on my kids in the morning, will it last through lunch break?
moreOver-the-counter allergy medications don’t seem to be helping me as much as they used to. What should I do?
moreMy child has seasonal allergies, and I want to make sure she’s safe and well-cared for while she’s at school. What does the school nurse need to know in case my kid’s allergies flare up?
moreDoes the cost of prescription drugs differ from pharmacy to pharmacy? Should I compare prices or are they all about the same?
moreMy kids hate going to the doctor and always melt down into a tantrum. Is there anything I can do to make it tolerable for them?
moreWhy are some medicines delivered in tablet form and others by capsule or liquid? What is the difference?
moreMy kindergartner often gets ear infections after having a cold. Is it OK for me to ask the school nurse to check out her ears instead of making a trip to the pediatrician after each cold?
moreMy daughter almost always gets sick after we return home from a trip on an airplane. Is there anything I can do to keep her healthy?
moreCan a child who had the H1N1 vaccine and remains well still be a carrier and pass the illness to others?
moreOne of my son’s classmates has come down with H1N1. What should I and the other parents do now?
moreI heard a rumor that there will be a new version of the flu virus circulating late in the season that is even more powerful than what we’ve seen so far. Is this true?
moreSniffle Tips & Tidbits
Take a 15-minute walk in the middle of the day. Not only does this count towards your recommended daily exercise quota, but it can also keep you from raiding the cookie jar. According to a study in the journal Appetite, people who took a short stroll snacked on half as much chocolate afterwards compared to those who didn’t.
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